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ZIP code 51247: Rock Valley, IA

51247 is a ZIP code in Rock Valley, Iowa, mainly in Sioux County. About 5,094 people live here.

Population
5,094
Median household income
$78,358
Typical home value
$309,100+2.7% in 12 months
Median rent
$1,142gross, per month
Median age
37.7
Homeowners
61.1%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles

ZIP code 51247 details

CityRock Valley
StateIowa
CountySioux County (also partly Lyon County)
Metro areaNot in a metro or micro area
Time zoneCentral Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area112.6 sq mi, plus 0.1 sq mi of water
Population density45 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher15.1% of adults 25+
Average commute13.6 minutes
Center coordinates43.19375, -96.33813

Median rent in 51247 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
1 bedroom$1,081/mo
2 bedrooms$1,086/mo
3 bedrooms$1,250/mo
4 bedrooms$1,260/mo

Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.

ZIP codes near 51247

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
57027Fairview, SD9.1 mi199
51235Doon, IA9.3 mi1,007
51239Hull, IA9.6 mi2,876
51250Sioux Center, IA9.7 mi9,970
51240Inwood, IA10.0 mi1,914
51230Alvord, IA11.3 mi478
57034Hudson, SD11.3 mi661
51023Hawarden, IA14.4 mi3,473

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 51247?

A typical home in ZIP code 51247 is worth about $309,100 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $78,358 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Iowa average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $309,100 homeWhat can a $78,358 income afford?Rental property numbers

About ZIP code 51247

What city is ZIP code 51247?

ZIP code 51247 is in Rock Valley, IA, in Sioux County.

What county is ZIP code 51247 in?

51247 is mainly in Sioux County, Iowa, and partly in Lyon County.

What is the population of ZIP code 51247?

About 5,094 people live in ZIP code 51247, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 51247 in?

51247 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.